by Kimberley • June 6, 2014 • Comments Off on Merethe’s Heart – The Ice Rose

The Ice Rose Merethe dove deep into watery silence through sun-warmed waters through cold blue waters between standing stones over rocky seabeds finding a hidden grotto where Jormun waited seated on a lily pad. “Come, Merethe, I have a gift.”…

Autumn Leaves Red and gold leaves swirled Merethe twirling in their midst asking, “Why do they fall?” Dark Setheria, handing an acorn to a squirrel, said, “It is part of the dance. Bare trees are a different sort of beauty…

by Kimberley • May 9, 2014 • Comments Off on Merethe’s Heart – Creation Story

Creation Story Long ago, before the age of clans, there was a storm. The potential of the universe swirled and raged seeking form and meaning. Energy arced, created lightning which split the storm. And there was the Light and the…

by Kimberley • April 14, 2014 • Comments Off on Fox Tales – Ramblings on Finding and Interpreting World Myths

Episode 7, season 2, of the mid-90’s show Northern Exposure, explored sources of modern myths for Americans. Leonard Quinhagak, the shaman of the local Tingit tribe, interviewed the white townspeople of Cicely, Alaska to learn about the stories that guide…